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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
4
The Chicago Record notes Galveston’s catastrophe with fires burning citywide. Reports claim 8000 dead, thousands missing in the wrecked pier area, bodies washing ashore, and fear gripping the island as residents flee and lawlessness rises.
The Warsaw meeting of superintendents and principals resulted in two committees on organization and course of study. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and officers elected. A countywide course of study and uniform grading are to be reported September 15, enabling transfer of credits and consistency across schools.
Editor E C Asorx denies rumors he fled the country over a libel suit against the Silver Lake Record. He states he remains local and will be readily reachable for trial, naming the Newby family and Mand S as originators of the false report amid ongoing court tensions.
Mrs Boyce spent Saturday in Warsaw while Otto Minear travels there for medical care. Maud S. resides with Mrs Newby after moving to town. A windstorm damaged Jacob Shoemaker and a saw mill. Several families moved in this week including Jamison Linn Noel and Justice. Earl Hatch, former local student, has died in Peru. Clay township teachers and upcoming term at Claypool schools named. A visiting man claiming to be jeweler caused concern before being exposed as a fraud. Dr and Mrs Leiter survived a runaway accident with minor injuries to Mrs Leiter.
Norman Hire and wife and Mrs. George Snider improve. Frank Smiths family visited Sim Paxton. Jacob Kern and family and Noah Van Dorn went on a Chicago excursion. Day and Lou Kern wed at U B Parsonage with Rev Rittenhouse officiating. Guests celebrated with music and refreshments. couple to Housekeeping in Hammond Indiana.
Sam Beker and J. E. Rowland with families were guests of George Michaels Sunday. Tom Baker and family dined with James Vangilder. Jacob Haney and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Alf Price. Frank Sellers bought a Durham cow at Thomas Alspaugh's sale. Wind disrupted corn, and Mrs. Morrill with daughters of Plymouth spent the week with Alf Price. John Olinger and Thomas Alspaugh with Frank Metheny attended Sunday gatherings.
A Sidney resident leaves the farm to establish a home in town. The move reflects a shift in living arrangements as property changes hands and daily life centers downtown.
George Snare visited Benton Harbor on Sunday. Herman Drudge visited his brother Frank this week. Mrs. Bertha Babcock and relatives are visiting here. The Misses Platt of Akron are visiting relatives in Rose Hill. F Dilaster and S Leckrone were in town Tuesday evening. Frank Drudge and family spent Sunday with Levi Drudge. Y A Bassard of North Manchester was here on business this week. Fireworks in town Tuesday evening set a sawdust pile ablaze. Edward Quay and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ramsey Sunday.
William Hawes and Mayme Rhine, ages 22 and 19, eloped from Etna Green to Laporte to wed. They sought a marriage license but, after discussing with the girl, she refused to marry without her mother's consent. They returned home still single.
Immigrant excursion offers very low fares to Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming over the Big Four route. Selling dates September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16, 1900. For full rates tickets limits stopovers and other details contact Big Four agents or Warren J. Lynch Cincinnati Ohio or W P Deppe Cincinnati Ohio.
J W Burwell was in Warsaw last Friday. Schools in this township begin Monday Sept 17. Mrs Melvin Daub visits Chicago relatives. Cora Lenwell attended Warsaw teachers institute. C B McConnell joined excursion to Benton Harbor last Sunday. H D Miller went to South Bend last Saturday. Bena attended to hear Teddy Roosevelt. A large group from Siddiey attended Negro camp meeting. Mrs Zimmerman has purchased.
An 19th century advertise style notes a balm named Pain Balm by Chas Rager. It claims rapid relief for cuts bruises burns sprains rheumatism and lameness and promises no scars unless injuries are severe.
M. E. Loehr of Claypool Indiana advertises a full stock of shingles including California Red Wood Oregon Red Cedar and three grades of White Cedar. Also offers the best grade of lath and promises cash sales at the lowest possible price.
John S. Holloway of French Camp Mississippi claims thirty years of diarrhea ended after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He says he was 80 and bedridden before finding relief and urges others to use the remedy, available from Chas. Rager.
Indiana State Fair special in September 1900 offers half rate round trips on Big Four from all Indiana points. Tickets on sale September 17 to 22 with one fare round trip, not less than 25 cents, valid for return through September 23. For rates and limits, consult Big Four Route agents.
The remedy’s soothing healing properties and pleasant taste are praised for colds croup and whooping cough. It provides quick relief without opium and is safe for babies and adults. Sold by Chas Ruger.
Tickets for Big Four train No. 21 Sunday service allow a round trip on the same day at one fare to all stations on the line. Departures: Warsaw 5:15, Claypool 5:28, Silver Lake 5:35. Return on No. 26 arrives Silver Lake 8:45, Claypool 8:53, Warsaw 9:10.
Do you feel fullness after meals, then try Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They stop belching and sour stomach and regulate the bowels. Price 25 cents. Sold by Chas. Rager.
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